Acts 3:6

Authorized King James Version

Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.

Word-by-Word Analysis

εἶπεν

G2036

said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

δὲ

G1161

Then

but, and, etc

Πέτρος

G4074

Peter

a (piece of) rock (larger than g3037); as a name, petrus, an apostle

Ἀργύριον

G694

Silver

silvery, i.e., (by implication) cash; specially, a silverling (i.e., drachma or shekel)

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

χρυσίον

G5553

gold

a golden article, i.e., gold plating, ornament, or coin

οὐχ

G3756

none

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

ὑπάρχει

G5225

have

to begin under (quietly), i.e., come into existence (be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or subordinate to an adjective, particip

μοι

G3427

to me

#10

ὃ

G3739

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

#11

δὲ

G1161

Then

but, and, etc

#12

ἔχω

G2192

I have

to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio

#13

τοῦτό

G5124

such as

that thing

#14

σοι

G4671

thee

to thee

#15

δίδωμι·

G1325

give I

to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)

#16

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#17

τῷ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#18

ὀνόματι

G3686

the name

a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)

#19

Ἰησοῦ

G2424

of Jesus

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

#20

Χριστοῦ

G5547

Christ

anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus

#21

τοῦ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#22

Ναζωραίου

G3480

of Nazareth

a nazoraean, i.e., inhabitant of nazareth; by extension, a christian

#23

ἐγεῖραι

G1453

rise up

to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e., rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from

#24

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#25

περιπάτει

G4043

walk

to tread all around, i.e., walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Acts. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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